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Sheet processing apparatus and image forming apparatus having the same

A sheet binding processing apparatus includes a conveying portion, a conveying path for sheets, a stacking portion on which sheets from the conveying path are stacked, a first regulating portion for regulating a sheet bundle on the stacking portion in a crossing direction, a second regulating portion for regulating a sheet bundle in the conveying direction, a manual setting portion for setting sheets from an outside of the apparatus, and a binding device which binds a sheet bundle by a staple and moves in the crossing direction. An angular posture of the binding device located at a third position is different from an angular posture located at a first position. An angular posture of the binding device located at the third position is different from an angular posture located at a second position. The second position is located at a second side of the first position.

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

A sheet processing apparatus includes a conveying portion, a conveying path, a discharge port, a stacking portion, a manual setting portion, a binding device which binds a sheet bundle formed by the stacking portion and a sheet bundle set at the manual setting portion by a staple, a first regulating portion which regulates a position of the sheet bundle at a rear side of the apparatus in a width direction, and a second regulating portion which regulates a position of the sheet bundle in the conveying direction. The binding device is formed to be movable back and forth to a front side and the rear side of the apparatus. When a staple is replenished to the binding device, the binding device is positioned at the third position so that a cartridge of the staple is loaded into the binding device from the front side of the apparatus.

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

A sheet binding processing apparatus includes a conveying portion, a conveying path for sheets, a stacking portion on which sheets from the conveying path are stacked, a first regulating portion for regulating a sheet bundle on the stacking portion in a crossing direction, a second regulating portion for regulating a sheet bundle in the conveying direction, a manual setting portion for setting sheets from an outside of the apparatus, and a binding device which binds a sheet bundle by a staple and moves in the crossing direction. An angular posture of the binding device located at a third position is different from an angular posture located at a first position. An angular posture of the binding device located at the third position is different from an angular posture located at a second position. The second position is located at a second side of the first position.

Machine and method for assembling a bedding foundation

An apparatus for assembling a bedding foundation having spring modules and a frame includes a support configured to receive the frame, a bridge disposed over the support, and staplers movably coupled to the bridge and positioned over the support, each stapler configured to staple a spring module to the frame. The apparatus also includes cameras coupled to the bridge and positioned over the support. Each stapler is operatively associated with one of the cameras and each camera is positioned to provide a field of view toward the support. The apparatus also includes a driver configured to move the frame relative to the support and a controller in communication with the cameras and the driver, the controller configured to receive vision guidance signals from one of the cameras to direct movement of the driver and of the stapler operatively associated with the one of the cameras.

Sheet processing apparatus and image forming apparatus having the same

A sheet processing apparatus includes a conveying portion for conveying sheets, a conveying path for sheets, a stack portion for stacking sheets, a first binding portion having a first binding member and moving in a crossing direction crossing to the conveying direction, a first regulating portion which regulates a position of a sheet bundle stacked on the stack portion, a second regulating portion which regulates a position of a sheet bundle stacked on the stack portion, a third regulating portion which regulates a position of a sheet bundle, and a second binding portion which has a second binding member and binds a corner portion of a sheet bundle without a staple. The first binding portion binds a corner portion of a sheet bundle by a staple. The second binding member is located at a downstream of the first binding member in the conveying direction.

Stapling apparatus and image forming apparatus including the same

A stapling apparatus includes a stapler, a driver to move the stapler, and a guide part to define a moving path along which the stapler is to move in response to selection of the moving path among a plurality of moving paths along which the stapler is movable.

Process for manufacturing wall elements from nailable and/or stapleable materials
10919176 · 2021-02-16 · ·

A process for manufacturing wall elements from nailable and/or stapleable materials, in which a wall element frame is positioned on a horizontal worktable. Wall panels are placed on the frame and the wall panels are fastened to the frame by nails and/or staples, which are driven by a compressed air setting device. A mobile robotin particular an autonomous mobile robothas a compressed air setting device and/or at least one milling unit and is movable on the surface formed by the wall panels. The robot motion is automatically controlled along the surface formed by the wall panels. At predetermined positions, the milling unit and/or the compressed air setting device is actuated to process the wall panels and/or to fasten them to the wall element frame.

WHEELED ACCESSORY FOR NAIL GUN
20210205973 · 2021-07-08 ·

A wheeled accessory for a nail gun comprises a frame, at least three wheels coupled to the frame, an axle having two of the at least three wheels at each end of the axle, a mounting point configured to hingedly couple to the nail gun, a cam coupled to the axle, wherein the cam is configured to make sliding contact with the nail gun when the nail gun, and wherein the cam lifts the nail gun when the cam is in a first orientation and the cam lowers the nail gun when the cam is in a second orientation, and a rod coupled to a trigger of the nail gun, wherein the rod is configured to contact the frame when the nail gun is lowered, thereby activating the nail gun, wherein when the wheeled accessory moves forward, the nail gun shoots a nail into the surface at periodic intervals.

Fastener driving system
10821625 · 2020-11-03 · ·

A system for moving a fastener into a sheet material and support structure may include a main support frame, and a fastener movement apparatus having a guide frame defining a channel, and a contact member having a contact tip for contacting the head of a fastener in a driving position. The apparatus may include a guide tube configured to hold a fastener, a primary movement assembly configured to transmit an impulse to a fastener head of the fastener through the contact member, and a secondary movement assembly configured to move the primary movement assembly. The system may also include a control assembly configured to control the primary movement assembly and secondary movement assembly of the at least one fastener movement apparatus.

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

A sheet processing apparatus includes a conveying portion for conveying sheets, a conveying path for sheets, a stack portion for stacking sheets, a first binding portion having a first binding member and moving in a crossing direction crossing to the conveying direction, a first regulating portion which regulates a position of a sheet bundle stacked on the stack portion, a second regulating portion which regulates a position of a sheet bundle stacked on the stack portion, a third regulating portion which regulates a position of a sheet bundle, and a second binding portion which has a second binding member and binds a corner portion of a sheet bundle without a staple. The first binding portion binds a corner portion of a sheet bundle by a staple. The second binding member is located at a downstream of the first binding member in the conveying direction.